Pharmacy Technician in Houston, TX

An inpatient pharmacy technician position is available in Houston, TX, for a 13-week contract beginning March 9th. The shift is 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with rotating weekends. This role supports pharmacists by assisting in medication preparation, repackaging, compounding, filling, and delivery for patients ranging from newborns to adults. Controlled substance management, including procurement, record-keeping, storage, and distribution, is also a key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists in verifying medication doses by accurately entering patient data such as diagnosis, weight, allergies, and body surface area.
• Apply aseptic technique and infection control practices in sterile product preparation, including annual recertification with a minimum 90% score on related exams.
• Ensure accuracy of medications prepared with pharmacist verification and documentation.
• Competently handle batch, medication, and prescription order entry.
• Coordinate with support personnel to maintain medication and supply stock, following established procedures.
• Obtain pharmacist checks and apply appropriate labeling for dilution and expiration dating.

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Active Texas Pharmacy Technician license.
• National pharmacy technician certification.
• ACPE IV sterile compounding certification.
• Minimum of 2 years recent inpatient pharmacy experience.

This contract requires careful attention to detail, strong aseptic technique skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with pharmacists to ensure patient safety.

If you meet these qualifications and are able to support a traveler assignment, please prepare the following for submission:

• Updated resume including any employment gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist.
• One inpatient manager reference.
• Copies of Texas license, PTCB certification, and sterile compounding certificates.
• Return-to-office (RTO) availability noted.
• Date of birth and last four digits of Social Security number.

Apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity to work in a pediatric-focused inpatient pharmacy setting.